Quinoa Idli [Keen-waah Idli]
This is a Low calorie, healthy, protein-rich and gluten-free recipe. Idli is a steamed rice-lentil cake. But by adding Quinoa we are giving a healthy twist to the classic recipe. It is a perfect option for breakfast or even for dinner. Some people don’t even dare to try such recipes as they have developed a typical or authentic taste for it. But quinoa idli will not give you an overpowering flavor of the seed. Rather you’ll get a hint of nutty flavor. The texture of this Idli is exactly like rice idli. It is super soft and spongy. And you may relish it. Once you start liking this super grain I am sure it will be one your favorites then! This grain is super versatile we can use it widely for Indian cooking. And also best for those who are diet spree.
After trying this recipe I am sure you’ll fill your pantry with Quinoa.
For Quinoa Idli
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup Urad Dal [Split Black Gram without skin]
1 ½ cup Idli Rava
1 ½ cup Quinoa [I am using white Quinoa]
1 tsp Fenugreek Seeds [Meethidana]
½ inch ginger [optional]
1 tsp salt
METHOD:
1. Wash Urad Dal, Quinoa and Idli Rava separately.
2. Soak Urad Dal, Quinoa, Idli rava and Fenugreek seeds with enough water separately for 2-3 hours.
3. After 3 hours take soaked Dal, Quinoa, Fenugreek seeds and ginger [optional] in a blender, discard the excess water. And blend it into a smooth paste.
4. Remove this blended Dal in a bowl and keep it aside.
Grind Quinoa separately into a smooth paste.
Grind Quinoa separately into a smooth paste.
5. Now discard the excess water from soaked Idli Rava.
6. Add the Idli Rava to the blended Dal and Quinoa paste.
7. Whisk the batter for 2-3 minutes.
8. Add salt to it and keep it in airtight container. Allow it ferment for 5-6 hours. [keep it in warm place]
9. After 6 hours you will see the batter fermented.
10. Once fermented mix well and check the salt. Add more if required.
11. Meanwhile, heat water in an idli cooker and grease the idli plates using oil.
12. Pour in the batter. Just a ladle of batter into each cavity is enough.
13. Place the plate in the cooker and steam it on a medium flame for 10-12 minutes.
[To enhance its taste and nutritional level you can add grated carrot, some chopped Curry leaves, and grated broccoli]
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